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IQVIA Accelerates Clinical Trial Data Processing for Rapid Healthcare Innovations

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Technology Category
  • Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries
  • Healthcare & Hospitals
  • Transportation
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
  • Movement Prediction
  • Time Sensitive Networking
Services
  • Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
  • System Integration
About The Customer
IQVIA is a global leader in the healthcare industry, specializing in the use of data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare and human health forward. On any given day, IQVIA manages patient data for up to 70 different clinical studies run by a variety of entities, including government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions. The company is committed to accelerating the pace of healthcare discovery by improving the efficiency and accuracy of data management and analysis.
The Challenge
IQVIA, a global leader in healthcare data and analytics, was grappling with the challenge of managing patient data for up to 70 different clinical studies run by various entities including government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions. The data, originating from 250 unique vendor warehouses, was being copied into a single system using legacy tools and processes like SAS, a process that took several days. Standardizing this data into FDA-compliant formats was another hurdle, requiring 1 to 2 months. As the rate of incoming data from clinical trials increased, and the data became increasingly non-identified and unstructured, IQVIA faced the risk of significant delays. These delays threatened to stall the progress of their clients' clinical studies.
The Solution
To overcome these challenges, IQVIA implemented a centralized data platform that incorporated Streamsets for data integration and Designer Cloud for data engineering. This new analytic stack drastically reduced IQVIA's delivery times from 1 to 2 months down to 1 to 2 days. Instead of relying solely on in-house developers, Designer Cloud's intuitive approach to data transformation enabled IQVIA to scale its efforts through domain experts adept at identifying patterns and data quality issues. Despite the growth and complexity of patient data, IQVIA experienced a 4X increase in prediction accuracy. As patient data continues to evolve, IQVIA can make simple adjustments to its Designer Cloud recipes while maintaining the same delivery speed.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of the centralized data platform, including Streamsets and Designer Cloud, has revolutionized IQVIA's data management and analysis processes. The company has seen a significant reduction in delivery times, from months to just days, enabling faster execution of analysis for their clients. The intuitive approach of Designer Cloud has also allowed IQVIA to leverage the skills of domain experts, rather than relying solely on in-house developers. This has not only improved efficiency but also enhanced the quality of data analysis. Despite the increasing complexity of patient data, IQVIA has maintained its delivery speed while significantly improving prediction accuracy, thereby accelerating the pace of healthcare discovery.
Quantitative Benefit
  • IQVIA will save $1.2 million in overhead costs each year
  • 92% reduction in turnaround time for clinical studies
  • 4X increase in prediction accuracy

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